whoop

Example Sentences

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Several years ago, on a cross-Atlantic literary festival where Shriver was an invited author, I observed a packed audience whoop and cheer Shriver’s mordant observations about everything wrong with the world.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 31, 2026

As he leads the orchestra in rehearsals at London's Air Studios, they whoop and cheer, enjoying themselves in a way that orchestras rarely do.

From BBC • Aug. 22, 2025

As the male lead entered the stage in a new production of “Romeo and Juliet” in London, a single, very loud whoop erupted from the orchestra level.

From New York Times • May 24, 2024

Blowing a kiss, she added, “Don’t forget to whoop it while you’re in Wisconsin. Have some cheese curds.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2024

Rosaleen slapped her thigh and burst out with a whoop, while August broke into the biggest smile I believe I’d ever seen on her face.

From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd